Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano 2024

Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano 2024 is an organic Tuscan red that brings together Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Canaiolo Nero in a generous, polished style. Its name recalls the historic Barco Reale, the Medici family’s walled hunting reserve, linking the wine to Carmignano’s long heritage.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-red in the glass, it opens with aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant, complemented by Mediterranean herbs, lavender and hibiscus, with a subtle touch of oak. The palate is rounded and velvety, balancing ripe fruit and softly integrated tannins with lively acidity, then finishing long and fruit-driven. Enjoy it while its fruit is expressive; the available information does not specify a precise aging window.

Production
The vines grow on sunny, south-facing slopes in Carmignano, where warm days and cool nights help preserve aromatic definition. Clay, schist and limestone soils contribute to the wine’s fruit character and balanced tannins, and the vineyards are farmed organically. Sangiovese is mechanically harvested in September, followed by the Cabernet varieties in October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with eight days of skin maceration; after malolactic fermentation, the wine spends 12 months in Allier oak barrels and a further three months in bottle before release.

Food & Serving
Serve with flavourful pasta dishes, grilled red meat, game or mature, full-flavoured cheeses. A serving temperature of around 16–18°C should show its fruit and freshness well. A short decant before serving can help the wine open up, though it can also be enjoyed without decanting.

Producer
Tenuta Capezzana’s history dates back to 804, and the estate has passed through several noble families before coming into the hands of the Contini Bonacossi family. Based in Carmignano, it is closely associated with the region’s winemaking heritage. Barco Reale di Carmignano takes its name from the Medici hunting reserve once enclosed by a monumental wall and offers a youthful expression of the area’s traditional grape blend.

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